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WHAT GOES ON | Kitsap A&E Calendar for the week Feb. 13-20

Local alt/country/rockabilly/acoustic/folk rockers Tumbledown, SGFY, Tres Hombres, James Hunnicutt and Wreckin Machine will be playing a benefit show for the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition at 7 p.m. tonight at the Charleston, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, $10 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

— image credit: Courtesy Photo/Tumbledown

ARTS & CRAFTS

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Puget Sound Restoration Fund is calling for the submission of an original painting of an abalone or an abalone shell in conjunction with the launching of the fund’s abalone restoration project. The painting will be auctioned at the Fund’s annual dinner in June with a portion of proceeds going to the artist. Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Info: Contact Wendy at wendy@restorationfund.org or (206) 780-6947.

CALL TO (eco)ARTISTS: Artists working with found objects, recycled material and any type of “green” technology are invited to participate in the Eco Village, home base for the upcoming Eco Tour trade show for green businesses and non-profit agencies slated for March 8 at Sakai Intermediate School on Bainbridge. For more info, call Liz at (206) 842-3700.

CALL FOR POSTER ART: The Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council has announced a call for Bainbridge In Bloom poster art submissions. The deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 23. See www.artshum.org for more details or contact admin@artshum.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Offering opportunities for show in small venues in Poulsbo and Kingston, call Evy at (360) 297-2828 or e-mail blondeart7@comcast.net for more info.

COMMUNITY GRANTS: Bainbridge Community Foundation is accepting applications, from 501(c)(3) designated organizations, for its annual community grants cycle. A letter of inquiry must be submitted by March 15; final grants must be received no later than April 15 to be considered. Guidelines and forms can be found at www.bainbridgecommunityfoundation.org. Info: E-mail info@bainbridgecommunityfoundation.org or call Jean at (206) 842-0433.

KAG WINTER SPECIAL: January through March there will be no buy-in requirement and no six month contract to join the Kingston Art Gallery, and consignments will also be considered. For more information, call the jury chairperson at (360) 697-4275 or e-mail marynola@msn.com. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 297-2670.

AUDITIONS

BPA AUDITIONS: Auditions for “The Light in the Piazza” will be Feb. 23 and 24 at the BPA playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. The 20-25 member cast includes parts for adults and teens, males and females. For a breakdown of characters and singing requirements, contact Steven Fogell at sfogell@bainbridgeperformingarts.org. E-mail dmccollom@bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 714-5766 for an appointment. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

SING A SONG: The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit, community service, four-part chorus that sings for community events and local groups, is starting a new season and are looking for singers in all parts. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave in Bremerton. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

SECOND SATURDAY SLOW DANCING: This month’s Second Saturday dance, sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, will begin with a slow dance/blues step workshop at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, followed by the DJ’d dance. All ages, cost is $5 for teens, $10 for adults. Info: www.educatedfeet.net.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard, dancing to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or call (360) 876-2338.

ALL THINGS WILD: Young artists and aspiring artists are invited for a creative drama adventure with local actors and instructors Guy Sidora and Shaun Petereson in which actors find the creatures of the rain forest and those within themselves exercising creative movement and beginning drama at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 13 at KiDiMu, 305 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Next week, local entomology enthusiast Richard Brown, executive director of the Bloedel Reserve will share his collection of butterflies and moths along with interesting facts on tropical insects at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 in connection with KidiMu’s new Rainforest Exhibit. Free with admission. Info: www.kidimu.org or call (206) 855-4650.

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble, in the Kitsap Mall, hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

‘HAVE A HEART SHOW:’ Silverdale’s Old Town Custom Framing shop and gallery will be featuring artisan jewelry and wearable art created by local northwest artists Feb. 13 through the end of the month. A reception for the artists will be from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 13 and again from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14, at OTCF at the end of Lowell Street in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.oldtowncustomframing.com.

CVG SHOW ARTIST LECTURES: Collective Visions member Michael Kilgore will discuss “Expression and Idea in Three Dimensions” at 3 p.m. Feb. 15 while research artist Ron Harper on “Invention and Innovation” at 7 p.m. Feb. 26, free, at Collective Visions Gallery, all in conjunction with the statewide CVG Show, hanging through February at 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.collectivevisions.com

KITSAP QUILTERS: Presents its Annual Quilt Show, featuring quilted treasures, a merchants mall, demonstrations and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in East Bremerton. $5 donation. Info: www.kitsapquilters.com or e-mail lindakaynelson@earthlink.net.

DIVERSE VISIONS: A debut solo art show from local artist Arlana Sheppard, working across mediums, will hang throughout February at the Artists for Freedom and Unity Hall, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/artfreeunity.

THE SIDNEY ART GALLERY: Will be featuring an mixed-media exhibit from Wauna artist Tweed Meyer during the month of February, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com, www.tweedmeyer.com.

LYNN BROKSKY’S NEW WORK: Bainbridge’s Roby King Galleries begin the 2009 season in its newly remodeled space with a solo show from Bainbridge artist Lynn Brofsky. Brofsky’s new work, an exhibit of monotypes titled “Road Trip,” explores the female figure as a witness to the American industrial landscape. The show will hang through the month at 176 Winslow Way. Info: www.lynnbrofsky.com, www.robykinggalleries.com.

SILVERDALE FINE ARTS: Will host the first of what is hoped to be an annual juried high school student show hanging Feb. 10 through March 7 at the SFA Gallery, 9020 Washington Ave. in Silverdale. Each area will have its own reception/awards presentation, Feb. 13 in Central/Klawhoya, Feb. 20 in Bremerton and Feb. 27 at Olympic High School. Info: www.silverdalefinearts.com.

‘NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., business throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork while the General Store hosts a special monthly dinner. Info: www.portgamble.com or call (360) 297-8074.

LITERARY

‘KITCHEN TABLE SUSTAINABILITY:’ One of the world’s leading experts on community engagement and planning, author Wendy Sarkissan will present her book of “Practical Recipes for Community Engagement with Sustainability” in a place where real positive change in the quest for a sustainable world begins at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 13 at Liberty Bay Books on Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Info: www.kitchentablesustainability.com, www.sarkissian.com.au, www.libertybaybooks.com or call the store at (360) 779-5909.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale to benefit the library coffers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge Island. Info: www.bifriends.org or call (206) 842-4162.

‘HOW DO YOU QUERY NONFICTION:’ Will be the topic of discussion at this month’s Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable, featuring Judith Tingley leading discussion, at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Bainbridge Island Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.fieldsend.org, www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

BAINBRIDGE TRAVELOGUE SERIES: Presents Joyce Major with her book “Smiling at the World: A woman’s yearlong quest for adventure” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Co-sponsored by the library and the Travelogue Bookstore. Info: www.krl.org, (206) 842-4162.

‘THE SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS:’ Eagle Harbor Books presents Seattle author Erica Bauermeister reading from her new novel at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Her novel “The School of Essential Ingredients” follows the lives of eight students who gather weekly for cooking class. Info: www.ericabauermeister.com, www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

BAINBRIDGE SPEAKERS FORUM: With wit and humor, Paul Brians exposes the common struggles with the English language, learning how to avoid “low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost business and twitters of amusement at the way you write or speak” at 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. All ages, $10, students free. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

HOW TO WRITE THE MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL: Local children’s author Suzanne Selfors will be leading a four-session writers workshop on the middle grade novel, for the 8-12-year-old reader, during four consecutive Mondays Feb. 23 through March 13 at the Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Open to writers of all levels. Register through www.fieldsend.org

‘OUR DAY TO END POVERTY:’ Eagle Harbor Book Company Presents Jeffrey Keenean, coauthor of “Our Day To End Poverty: 24 Ways You Can Make a Difference” and an organizer of Seattle’s Seeds of Compassion at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.ourdaytoendpoverty.com, www.eagleharborbooks.com or call the store at (206) 842-5332.

BENEFITING THE COUNTY’S FOOD BANKS: Local alt/country/rockabilly/acoustic celebrities Tumbledown, SGFY, Tres Hombres, James Hunnicutt and Wreckin Machine will be playing a benefit show for the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Charleston, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, $10 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

CHRIS SWITZER AND SIDEWAYS REIGN: The Manette Saloon hosts a dueling acoustical showcase with two of its regulars at 9 p.m. Feb. 13, followed by Valentine’s Day specials Feb. 14. Both days are 21+, $5 cover for Chris and Rain at the Manette, 2112 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Next week, check out Alan Davis acoustic on Wednesday night, Chris Switzer Friday. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon.

THE GLOBAL BEAN: Hosts the acoustic rock folk and jazz of Stuart Hagar tonight at 8 p.m., followed by the Joey Walbaum Trio at the same time Feb. 14. Both shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale. Next week, check out Daniel Adams’ acoustic indie fusion at 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Info: www.theglobalbean.com

VS. THE WORLD: Will be ripping Winterland with Life Long War and Adarna at 9:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 13, followed by the Banner Jump with The New Affair and Folletti Files at the same time Feb. 14. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: Will be grooving on rock and roll, R&B and country starting at 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Filling Station in downtown Kingston. 21+, $3 cover. Info: myspace.com/oneshotmolly.

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Jon Doll brings his original ballads, accompanied by Lo Samuelson at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, followed by a special Valentine’s Day performance by nationally renowned instrumental guitarist Ronnda Cadle at the same time Feb. 14. Sunday, Feb. 15, will be an open mic for all styles. All shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffehouse.com, or call (206) 842-6735.

JOY KILLS SORROW: Another modern American string band featuring the talented island born banjoist Wes Corbett returns to the Island Music Guild at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge Island. All Ages, $5 cover. Info: www.joykillssorrow.com, www.islandmusic.org or call the IMG at (206) 780-6911.

WEST BREMERTON HIGH AND OLYMPIC COLLEGE GRAD: Jon Mutchler, son of the jazz education pioneer and former OC professor Dr. Ralph Mutchler, will be giving a free solo piano concert, following a 10-year absence in the area, at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Manette Community Church, 1137 Hayward Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.jonmutchler.com.

Op. 56 and what is said to be one of Robert Schumann’s most optimistic works, Quartet #2, Op. 41. Tickets are $20/$10, available at the door and in advance at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

BENEFITING THE COUNTY’S FOOD BANKS: Local alt/country/rockabilly/acoustic celebrities Tumbledown, SGFY, Tres Hombres, James Hunnicutt and Wreckin Machine will be playing a benefit show for the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Charleston, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, $10 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

PATRICK AND SOPHIA STOYANOVICH: Will be giving a father/daughter piano/violin recital from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Collective Visions’ Concerts in the Gallery Series, 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. The composer-in-residence at Saint James Cathedral in Seattle joins his 12 year old daughter for a program of Schumann, Bach, original music and more. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Info: www.metrocitymusic.com, www.collectivevisions.com or call (360) 377-8327.

KITSAP MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: A non-profit organization of independent music teachers dedicated to the advancement of musical culture in the community will be hosting a concert to benefit their senior scholarship fund, featuring local independent music teachers performing piano works, string quartets, a cello suite and more at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Bremerton Church of the Nazarene, 924 Sheridan. Tickets are $10/$5. Info: www.kitsapmusicteachers.org or call Gary at (360) 697-2591.

Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam: Lead by Stuart Williams from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. $5 requested. Info: call Stuart at (206) 323-8004.

Reel Time Celtic jam: Meets from 4-5:30 p.m. on second Fridays in Poulsbo Led by Jane Landstra of Country Capers. Lessons for first level fiddlers are from 4-5:30 on third Fridays in Poulsbo. Info: E-mail Jane at c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

Samspel Scandinavian Jam/less: Led by Jane Landstra from 4-5:30 p.m. on the fourth Fridays. Info: c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

SILVERDALE’S MUSICAL COFFEE SHOP: The Global Bean, located at 2021 NW Myhre, ste. 101 in Silverdale, is hosting a traditional Irish jam session at 7 p.m. on the second an fourth Wednesdays of the month. All players of Irish tunes and instruments are welcome. Info: http://theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

PORT GAMBLE RAMBLE: An easy, nearby hike, surprisingly unknown to many hiking enthusiasts, a six-eight mile trek across this 4,300 acre block of Olympic Resource Management land will be lead by Lynn Whipple, with the Great Peninsula Conservancy, starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 14, meeting at the flag pole in Port Gamble. Free. E-mail info@greatpeninsula.org to register. Info: www.greatpeninsula.org.

TAKE A HIKE: The Kitsap Mountaineers coordinated courses are under way. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES: The Washington State University Kitsap Extension will be giving seminars on sustainable gardening practices including topics of pest management, efficient watering systems, soil improvement and appropriate plants this winter. Classes are $35 per day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St. in Bremerton. For schedule, registration and more info, go to http://kitsap.wsu.edu/events/pdf/2009_Gardening_Courses.pdf or call (360) 337-7224.

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Meetings are for members and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (206) 780-8508 or www.westsoundwildlife.org.

‘SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE:’ A kinetic Dickensian tale about an impoverished 18-year-old orphan who is one question away from winning 20 million rupees on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” will be held over for another week, Feb. 13-19 at the Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. For tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.

‘THE WRESTLER:’ Starring Mickey Rourke is held over for a second week, showing along with “Rachel Getting Married” and “Milk” this week at the Orchard Theatre, 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard. There will be a special showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight. For tickets and show time information, go to www.orchardtheater.com or call (360) 850-1082.

MATINEES THAT MATTER: A mid-day documentary series co-sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge and the Lynwood Theatre kicks off this weekend with 4:30 p.m. showings Feb. 20-21 of “FUEL,” an award-winning documentary providing a portrait of America’s addiction to oil and a testament to the immediecy of new energy solutions, followed by a Q&A session with relevant experts including U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee at the Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Tickets are $9. Info: www.sustainablebainbridge.net, www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-4439.

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SERIES: “Yes We Must!” an environmental film and discussion series looking at the promises and challenges of green buildings, water infrastructure, moral and environmental impacts of food choices, the climate change media game and more will take place on Friday evenings through March 27 at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., film to follow at 7 p.m., then followed by discussion. Feb. 27 features “Liquid Assets” on the topic of is our water infrastructure up to the task. Free, but donations will be accepted. Info: www.tinyurl.com/Yes-We-Must.

THEATER

CSTOCK's CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: The Silverdale Community Theatre turns the classic tale into a musical for its spring production, directed by Gary Spees, opening at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, running through March 8 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Tickets are $15/$10, with special fundraisers Feb. 21 and 28th. Info: www.cstock.org.

‘THE LAST FIVE YEARS:’ A Tony-award winning contemporary, intimate two-person musical portrayal of five years in the relationship of an ambitious young writer and his struggling actress wife, will be presented by the Sound Theatre Company, directed by Teresa Thuman, starring Adam Somers and Jessica Low, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 through March 1. Tickets are $20. Not recommend for younger children due to adult situations. Info: www.soundtheatrecompany.org, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

‘A FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS:’ Bremerton’s Changing Scene Theatre will is accepting unproduced one-act scripts for “Summerplay 2009: A Festival of New Works” for a Feb. 22 showing which will determine the plays selected for full production this summer based on audience response. Electronic submissions preferred by emailing changingscenenorthwest@hotmail.com, or send scripts to The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest, 2711 Cartier Dr., Bremerton, WA 98312. Plays should be no longer than 30 minutes in length. The deadline is Feb. 18. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

‘NOISES OFF:’ Everything that can go wrong goes go wrong as actors try desperately to hang on to their lines, sanity and clothes in Michael Frayn’s farce about a farce, directed Teresa Thuman at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. The show will run through Feb. 22 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $24 for adults, $18 for students, seniors, youth, teachers and military. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

SCENE STUDY WITH DINAH MANOFF: The Tony Award-winning stage, sitcom and screen actress Dinah Manoff will be leading a course for adults in Scene Study, with classes at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 2 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Registration is now open, tuition for the six-week course is $425 through BPA. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/Education/SecondStage.html or call (206) 842-8578.

MISC.

THE f67 CAMERA CLUB: Will be meeting again at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in room 106 of the art building at Olympic College in Bremerton for normal print night on the subject of plants. Visitors welcome. Info: www.f67cameraclub.org or call (360) 275-3019.

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